Sanket Shah
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable Maintenance Team Lead with a background in leading maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime. Proven ability to manage complex repair projects and preventive maintenance schedules. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Team Lead
Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp.
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
- Increased safety compliance by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and optimizing work order processes.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives that led to substantial reductions in utility expenses while maintaining comfortable working conditions for staff members.
- Enhanced productivity through prioritizing urgent repairs and coordinating resources to address facility needs promptly.
- Generated detailed reports on maintenance activities, providing valuable insights for management decision-making processes related to resource allocation and capital investment planning.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades, providing valuable input based on hands-on experience maintaining existing systems.
- Fostered a positive working environment by recognizing exceptional performance among team members, promoting collaboration, and encouraging professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined maintenance procedures for greater efficiency, resulting in reduced labor costs and improved operational performance.
- Reduced downtime by effectively managing a team of technicians focused on troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.
- Served as the primary point of contact for emergency situations, mobilizing response teams quickly to mitigate damage and restore normal operations swiftly.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Played a pivotal role in successful plant expansions by providing technical expertise during the installation of new equipment.
- Performed skilled welding tasks when required for repairs or fabrication projects ensuring high-quality results every time.
- Ensured smooth plant operations by conducting routine inspections and implementing necessary adjustments to machinery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient execution of major repair projects and equipment upgrades.
- Provided technical guidance to colleagues, sharing knowledge of best practices in industrial mechanics/millwright techniques.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall plant efficiency and productivity.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Primo Foods Corp.
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Diagnosed, repaired, and replaced faulty mechanical components, i.e., pumps, motors, gear boxes, pneumatic components or fittings, conveyor systems, and machinery regularly to maintain plant safety.
- Maintained operability and safety of packaging machinery and equipment by performing monthly inspections and preventative maintenance on various drive systems, i.e., chain, belt.
- Examined parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear, completing necessary repairs by ensuring GMPs and safe food handling practices are followed.
- Operating lathe, mill, drill, grinder, saws, and welding (TIG, MIG, STICK) machines to fabricate parts required during overhaul or maintenance, or setup types of machinery.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Determined sources of problems resulting in machinery malfunction, utilizing evaluation instruments and visual and auditory observation to troubleshoot defective equipment.
- Cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance of food manufacturing as well as packaging equipment.
Education
Maintenance Management Professional
Humber College
10-2025
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON06-2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
A.D.Patel Institute Of Technology
Gujarat, India06-2015
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership skills
- BDA and RCA analysis
- Worker training
- Maintenance planning
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Safety training
Certification
- Licensed Industrial Millwright 433A - March 2021
- Maintenance Work Management - Nov 2022
- Maintenance Strategy Development - March 2024
- Maintenance Professional Management (In process)
Timeline
Maintenance Team Lead
Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp.
10.2022 - Current
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
03.2021 - 10.2022
Maintenance Technician
Primo Foods Corp.
10.2017 - 10.2020
Maintenance Management Professional
Humber College
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
A.D.Patel Institute Of Technology
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